Equity Workshops/Professional Development: Finding the Mirrors, Windows, and Sliding Glass Door to Bring Equity into the Classroom
Understanding Equity in Education/Overview
Emphasizes the importance of educators recognizing and addressing systemic inequities in the education system
Provides a critical analysis of equity issues related to literature and how they affect student learning
Discusses the impact of a lack of cultural diversity in literature, and how this impacts student's learning experiences
How Literature Can Foster Equity in Education
Focuses on the different ways literature can be used as a tool to promote equity in the classroom
Explores how literature can help students gain a deeper understanding of the experiences of others with a different cultural background, and how this can lead to empathy, respect, and understanding
How educators can identify books with diverse representations of race, gender, and cultures, and incorporate them effectively in the curriculum
Techniques for Creating Equity through Literature
Practical tips and strategies for using literature to create an equitable classroom environment
Approaches such as integrating multicultural literature into reading activities, promoting discussion of difficult subjects, and using literature to celebrate diversity are outlined
Discusses the importance of examining the cultural and social context of the works read
Selecting Literature to Foster Equity
Provides guidelines for selecting literature that focuses on equity and inclusivity.
How teachers can create their own reading lists that reflect the interests and experiences of students, as well as support their learning objectives
Youth Book Publishing Workshops
8 Sessions
12 Sessions
16 Sessions
20 Sessions
School/District-Wide Assemblies
Book Reading
Parent Groups
Classroom Visits
Keynote Speaker
Panel Expert